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==Tips to Preserve Basic BMP Function==

==Tips to Preserve Basic BMP Function==

*Because the risk of compaction is higher when topsoil is saturated, any maintenance tasks involving vehicle (e.g., ride mower) or foot traffic on the filter bed should not be performed during wet weather.

*Because the risk of compaction is higher when topsoil is saturated, any maintenance tasks involving vehicle (e.g., ride mower) or foot traffic on the filter bed should not be performed during wet weather.

*Use push mower to maintain enhanced swales with [[grass]] as [[vegetation]] cover or the lightest ride mower equipment available to minimize compaction of the filter bed.

*Use push mower to maintain enhanced swales with [[grassesd]] as [[vegetation]] cover or the lightest ride mower equipment available to minimize compaction of the filter bed.

*Use a mulching mower to maintain enhanced swales with grass as vegetation cover or leave clippings on the surface to help replenish organic matter and nutrients in the topsoil.

*Use a mulching mower to maintain enhanced swales with grass as vegetation cover or leave clippings on the surface to help replenish organic matter and nutrients in the topsoil.

*Pruning of mature [[trees]] should be performed under the guidance of a Certified Arborist.

*Pruning of mature [[trees]] should be performed under the guidance of a Certified Arborist.